Getting to Know Ukupanipo: Hawaii's Shark God
Tue, Mar 21, 2017
We all know the likes of Neptune and Poseidon--gods of the sea in Roman and Greek cultures, who ruled with cunning and wrath--but what about the lesser known lore of the oceans?
In Hawaiian mythology, one key player of the seas was Ukupanipo--a sh... Read More
Enjoying the Mobile Boat Show
Mon, Mar 20, 2017
Mobile, Alabama isn't your average Gulf city. While it may perhaps be overshadowed by neighbors like Panama City to its east or New Orleans to its west, Mobile--Alabama's only outlet to the sea--has a certain spunk of its own.
You'll get to experi... Read More
Porthole Décor: A Maritime Relic Turned Conversation Piece
Fri, Mar 17, 2017
Portholes in their purest form--small, circular, antique--may be less modern than the cabin windows of today... but we love them all the same!
Instead of seeing them strictly on ships, however, we're seeing a trend of old portholes being used ... Read More
Inside the Inverted Aquarium: An Immersive New Trend
Thu, Mar 16, 2017
There's a new trend in the world of aquariums--one that lets the fish see what we see!
The inverted aquarium makes use of clever science and careful construction to provide fish in natural spaces (like small backyard ponds) with a chance to peek ... Read More
A Closer Look at the Diving Bell Spider: The Underwater Arachnid
Wed, Mar 15, 2017
Water spiders--they seem scary, mythical, and straight out of science fiction. While larger-than-life arachnids that creep across the surface may be out there, however, aquatic spiders do exist--and they're not quite as scary as you might think!
R... Read More
From Boots to Mittens: The Shapes We See in Our Favorite Coastlines
Tue, Mar 14, 2017
We've all seen the outlines of familiar shapes in random places--our headphones fall into a heart shape, for example, or our morning coffee foam forms a funny face. The same phenomenon holds true for our world geography!
Whether it's the boot shap... Read More
On-the-Water Art: How to Get Started
Fri, Mar 10, 2017
Art shouldn't just be admired--it should be made, too!
Don't think that you need an art degree or painter's studio to craft one-of-a-kind artwork of your own. In fact--as we'll see in today's blog--all you really need is an empty canvas and some a... Read More
Monterey: A Boat That Grows With You
Thu, Mar 09, 2017
Is a boat more like a car... or a home?
On the one hand, a boat does get you from place A to place B--but instead of doing so for purely practical purposes, it serves as a sort of floating escape where family and friends gather to laugh, relax, an... Read More
Irish-Inspired Names for Your Monterey
Tue, Feb 28, 2017
Is your Monterey in need of a name or new identity? We can help! In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, we’re taking a look at some of our favorite names inspired by the Emerald Isle. Read More
Exploring the Caves of the Emerald Isle
Sun, Feb 26, 2017
When you think of Ireland, what do you see? As its name would suggest, the “Emerald Isle” is filled to the brim with rolling green vistas that are sure to take your breath away—but they’re not the only landscape feature worth visiting! Read More
